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Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1617905226691-ITZVDBV2DMO0YQNPRITX/Lauren+1.jpg Wild Swimmers - Lauren Rickson - Swim Coast and Calm For those of you who live in the Brighton area, you may already be familiar with sea swimmer, STA Level 2 Open Water Coach and RLSS qualified lifeguard Lauren Rickson swimming and coaching on your local beaches. Lauren has swum all her life and was a lifeguard for many years but her open water journey actually started when she was participating in triathlons. She soon realized that she didn't actually like the bike or running part and that swimming was much more fun! She then started swimming regularly in the sea and got totally addicted! She runs Swim Coast and Calm which and provides coaching to help you improve your stroke, develop confidence and reach your goals, whether you're training for an event or just want to explore and enjoy the open water. We’ve loved putting together Lauren’s Q&A in which we hear about her channel relay swim, her advice on sea swimming and safety and possibly one of the greatest swimming quotes ever…'When you're in the ocean, you're connected to the entire world!' We can guarantee that if you didn’t want to try swimming in the sea before then you will after reading this. A truly inspirational wild Swimming Woman, we hope you enjoy Lauren’s Q&A as much as we do. Tell us a wee bit about yourself? I’m 31 and have grown up and lived all my life in Brighton, UK! I have two lovely boys (3&4) and love swimming, horses and eating and drinking good food and wine! Where do you usually swim? I live in Brighton so I'm usually found on the beaches there. When the weather is bad I love swimming at the local harbour in Shoreham. When/why did you start swimming in the sea/outdoors? I've swum all my life and was a lifeguard for many years but my open water journey actually started as I was participating in triathlons. I soon realized I didn't actually like the bike or running part and that swimming was much more fun! I then started swimming regularly in the sea and got totally addicted! What do you love most about swimming in the sea? You feel free. Away from the stresses of everyday life and away from the rat race! Whether you're swimming for fitness or just well being it caters for everyone! I met a man on the beach once who said to me 'When you're in the ocean, you're connected to the entire world!' and that has really stuck with me. I feel connected to I nature on a higher level. What piece of swimming kit could you not do without? My cskins tow float! I'm all about safety and it means I can take my phone out and be seen in the water. I feel naked with out it! Who’s your favourite person to swim with? I don't think I could pick one person! I love swimming with all different people for different reasons but especially my channel relay team. We really push each other to be better swimmers and I love that. I enjoy dipping friends and family too, I love going to have a float in the water and a good old chin wag and catch up and cup of tea after, that has been so lovely during the pandemic! What has been your favourite ever swim/where is your favourite place to swim? Good question! Fave place to swim (although maybe a boring answer) has to be my home town Brighton. A sunset or sunrise swim and you just can't beat it! Gili Trangawan in Indonesia was a pretty special swimming experience and also a visit to Venice beach (LA) to swim (I had a serious Baywatch obsession as a kid ha ha!). I also have some really lovely memories swimming alot in Majorca as a child. The beaches are beautiful there. Least fave has to be training in Dover Harbour, I soon realised a yellow costume was not a good choice ! Where would you most like to swim? My dream would be to swim in all the spots in Hawaii, I've always dreamed of going there and hope to get there one day!! I'm also desperate to get to the Outer Hebrides. It looks so unreal, I'll definitely be planning a trip there at some point! Who would you most like to swim with? Sarah Thomas would be my number 1. I would have SO many questions to ask I don't think a lot of swimming would happen! She is a true inspiration for me, I can't even process how she swam for 54 hours, 4 times across the English channel. MIND BLOWING! What advice would you give to anyone thinking about trying sea swimming/swimming outdoors? Go for it, you won't regret it and you will get addicted! Always consider the safety factors first and book a session with a coach to get you started. There are so many groups out there now which is amazing so do your research and 'find your tribe'. You’ve done a channel relay, tell us about it and what your next swimming challenge will be? My team and I are actually having a second attempt this year so that is the next challenge! We got around two miles from the French coast and had to turn around due to an unexpected weather front that came in and created impossible swimming conditions- we were gutted! It was such an amazing experience, tough but I'm excited to go again. The toughest part for me was actually dealing with sea sickness, so I'm fully prepared for that next time. The night swim was a little scary, but I just had to get my head down and focus on getting into a flow. You can't wear a wetsuit so the cold is interesting at times!! A moment I won't forget was when a pod of porpoises were swimming under the boat and checking us out, it was pretty magical! If you're thinking of doing it I would absolutely say go for it. I have met some amazing people and now life long friends along the way. Aspire charity are also a fab charity to do it for and are great ambassadors for open water swimming. Check them out! I’m also thinking about an ice swim at some point too but I haven't mentioned that one to my husband yet! Tell us about swim coast and calm? Swim Coast and Calm came about as I had so many people asking me about swimming in the sea, but they had no idea where to start, especially when it came to sea safety! I was taking friends and family out and absolutely loved getting people to access this amazing place we had right in our doorstep. When the pandemic hit I had some of my hours cut at work, so I decided to go and get my qualifications so I could properly start up Swim Coast and Calm. I'm now running a variety of groups and private coaching sessions, including intros to open water swimming, beginner and intermediate front crawlers, swim for well being and open water fitness classes too! What do you enjoy most about it? After every session I come away with such a buzz. There is nothing better than getting people out safely in the water and sharing a passion. I also love the sense of community and seeing more and more people access the open water. I can't wait for this summer! What would you say to anyone who would like to swim in the sea but is scared of what’s in there? 99% of the time what is under us in the open water is harmless and not going to come up and visit you. A nice thing to do is take a walk on the beach at a super low tide and see what's beneath you...mainly just sand and it will be the same when you're swimming! Also start swimming when its low tide so you can stand in case you get nervous and then water isn't too deep until you get used to it. I'm certainly more scared of what's in lakes/lochs and rivers, but I guess it's just what we are used to! Small and frequent visits will help build confidence! What safety issues do swimmers need to consider when swimming in the sea? Always check the tides and conditions of the sea before you go. The Magic Seaweed App is great for that and if in doubt don't go out! Learn about your local area and the topography of that particular beach. Be prepared with he correct equipment (bright hat, tow float, wetsuit etc) and if you don't have a buddy then let someone know you're heading out and take a mobile phone. Most of all, enjoy! To find out more about Swim Coast and Calm, visit: https://swimcoastandcalm.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/swimcoastandcalm/ https://www.instagram.com/swimcoastandcalm/?hl=en https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1613332648870-D0X3KNMGQK73FK5YEA22/Ailsa.jpg Wild Swimmers - Ailsa Nugent The first Wild Swimming Woman to share their tips and experiences was the lovely and inspirational Ailsa. Ailsa talks stunning lochs, friendship, nettle cupcakes and the importance of a swimming cap! We hope you enjoy her Q&A and find it helpful on your own swimming journey… The Wild Swimming Women x Ailsa, tell us about yourself… Delighted to share my swimming adventure with you all. I’m Ailsa Nugent , physiotherapist, Pilates instructor, wife, mum to four kids, chef, taxi driver, bottle washer...you know the drill!!! And open water swimmer! Where do you usually swim? I swim mostly in Scotland and locally in Forrestburn and Black Loch. Both are great wee lochs and luckily enough close for swims during this year’s restrictions. When / why did you start swimming outdoors? I started OWS as long ago as I can remember but more regularly in the last 2 years. I try to swim weekly and love to set challenges of distance whilst exploring our stunning Scottish lochs…Loch Morlich, loch Insh, St Mary’s Loch, Feshiebridge, An Lochan Uaine, Loch Va, Carron Valley, Loch Chon, Glenbuck Loch, Irvine, St Andrews, Loch Lomond, Inversnaid Falls...so many fantastic swims this year and many more planned. What’s been your favourite swim? It’s so difficult to pick a favourite but I loved my swims in Loch Chon. The location is breath taking. Whilst one swim there was calm, quiet and serene my next visit there was the equivalent to swimming in a monsoon – but I loved them both! An Lochan Uaine, Aviemore, was another memorable swim. After a gentle forest walk surrounded by midges, the middle of the loch was a safe haven from getting eaten alive! Again, a stunning location and very eerie to swim alone, skins (in a swimsuit) in the green loch. What do you enjoy most about swimming outdoors? I’ve met so many interesting and diverse friends through OWS. There always seem to be a real connection with each other and our challenge when in the water and I’ve made bonds for life with friends I can trust with my life. Who is your favourite swimming buddy? My regular swim buddy, Carolyn Edgar, has been a real life saver this year in term of friendship and fun, safety and green nettle cupcakes. We have been swimming weekly for the majority of the year and plan to swim right through winter. Carolyn on occasion stops me doing something too crazy but still lets me indulge in my risky fun swim adventures! What piece of swimming kit could you not manage without? Who has not collected an array of all sorts of swimming paraphernalia? Dryrobe, woolly socks, multi coloured bobble hats, insulated flasks, wetsuit, socks, gloves, ear plugs, costumes, Vaseline, towel...the list goes on. I have to say that I’ve swam without all of the kit except one piece I wouldn’t be without – the humble swim cap. So… it’s maybe not my favourite piece of kit but I find it essential! What advice would you give to anyone who's thinking of giving swimming outdoors a try? If you’ve got the swimming bug then you’ll ‘get’ all this but if you’re a newbie the first thing to do is find a friend. I’m always available if needed. Pick a spot of water you’ve admired loads of times and when you look at it you just want to be in there. Get your kit and give it a go. Fun, friendship, road trips, cake, cold shivers, tired arms and bundles of excitement await you. Ace Pilates / Ace Physiotherapy Talking of tired arms, as I mentioned I’m a physiotherapist at Ace Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic so if you have an ache or a pain and need sorted to help you on your swimming journey then get in touch. I also run Pilates classes online at the moment through Ace Pilates, who doesn’t want a strong core to help you shimmy through your swims. Get in touch if it’s something you fancy trying out. Hope to see you in the water soon. https://www.facebook.com/acephysio1/ https://www.facebook.com/acepilates/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1613333134044-UXQLKX7QN97TJX7TOQCM/CR2.jpg Wild Swimmers - Caroline Ross Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://thewildswimmingwomen.co.uk/swim-spots daily 0.75 2021-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1614416214335-YKEGPM6TTYIRYH6RU0LL/luss+lodge+on+the+loch.jpg Swim Spots - Luss, Loch Lomond Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1613839279144-00EC88SG824WHN9S7NK9/LM3.jpg Swim Spots - Loch Morlich Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore, PH22 1QU Unfortunately due to current restrictions, travel to Aviemore isn't possible for us, however, we thought we'd post some photos of previous visits to and swims in the stunning Loch Morlich. We've found that the best place to enter the loch is at the Watersports Centre. There is easy parking - although you'll need to remember money to park. It's £1 for an hour and £2 for a full day. The car park can get busy during summer months although in winter you should get parked easily. There's a lovely sandy beach, although be careful of glass left over from WW2 when the area was used as a commando training area - in particular by the Norwegian army. Be mindful of this when you're walking on the sand. It's really easy to access the water - you can swim for a good distance parallel to the shore and also to a series of buoys. It's also quite straightforward to swim the length of the loch. There's a lovely cafe in the Watersports Centre - although this is open seasonally so you won't get to try the lovely cakes if you swim there in Winter. Hopefully we’ll be able to travel again sooner rather than later - we’re looking forward to swimming up north again. The Wild Swimming Women x https://www.lochmorlich.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1614420598282-22AD98Y8662YCR88OW8K/kk+bay.jpg Swim Spots - KK Bay, Loch Lomond Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1614418548409-JF5ONVR4OD59GQNXWV6U/aldochlay.jpg Swim Spots - Aldochlay and Inchtavannach, Loch Lomond Aldochlay and Inchtavannach, Loch Lomond To reach Aldochlay, turn off the A82 at the old road down to a Luss and then drive until you see the sign for Aldochlay. It’s very easy to access the water there and there’s a parking area just after the sign - right next to the wall / path leading down to the loch. https://www.visitscotland.com/.../inchtavannach-p669651 Quite a few groups seem to meet here and it was pretty busy when we arrived - the small number of spaces were full and we initially parked on the other side of the road, although we were able to move the car as people finished their swims. There is a short path down to the Loch and entry is very easy. The swim over to Inchtavannach and back is less than 400m each way and very easy as the water was flat and calm. You’ll see from the photos that there are a number of boats moored there so there is a need to be mindful of this and also ensure you wear a bright swimming cap and tow float (although there was no boat traffic when we were there at 9am). Our swim took us over to Inchtavannach which is one of Loch Lomond’s larger islands. Inchtavannach apparently means ‘the Monk’s Isle’ and it used to be the site of a monastery. Apparently if you leave early enough in the morning and swim around the back of Inchtavannach, you can spot the wallabies on Inchconnachan which sits just behind it. Inchconnachan is definitely our next swim! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1614450807918-16B6ORKFSLMAL34766CQ/Firkin+point.jpg Swim Spots - Firkin Point, Loch Lomond Firkin Point is situated just off the A82, roughly half way between Inverbeg and Tarbet, at the top of Loch Lomond. It’s really easy to access with plenty of free parking. The water is a short walk from the car park and there’s a lovely wee beach. The water was fairly choppy when we swam there so we didn’t go out far, swimming parallel to the shore. The water gets deep extremely quickly at parts so be mindful of this if you decide to swim there. We we went from just over knee deep to being unable to stand very quickly at points. The views were stunning and varied hugely depending on the direction we swam. We’ll definitely be back on a less choppy day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1614451199283-0T48PVUYRSXPEUV7SJ2I/loch+lomond+shores.jpg Swim Spots - Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://thewildswimmingwomen.co.uk/swimming-sessions-and-adventures daily 1.0 2022-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1637330558700-C74Y38N934BZLGN992UB/loch+lomond.jpg Swimming Sessions and Adventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1637330645471-N8NTECQMWN9G5AA6M5A8/waterfall+pool.jpg Swimming Sessions and Adventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1618069868530-KV8Z0YFY7T4MUGTRTNE1/e0086a8e-6a77-4163-9836-ff025dbf234e.JPG Swimming Sessions and Adventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1637330834801-LSH90LV60EAFQ4MHCTCE/Nightswimming.jpg Swimming Sessions and Adventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/1637330871884-4VT9Q4V23XTSVXSOP2JN/Nic+2.jpeg Swimming Sessions and Adventures https://thewildswimmingwomen.co.uk/hypnotherapyandmeditation daily 0.75 2021-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/8ee982dd-dd8e-40eb-a383-eb9b687a62d9/meditation.jpg Hypnotherapy and Meditation - Meditation We provide group and one to one meditation sessions which can also be combined with outdoor swimming sessions to leave you feeling relaxed and energised. Sessions can be provided outdoors or indoors. To book a session or to find out more, contact Nic: thewildswimmingwomen@gmail.com 07762 821153 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/4d3721a1-c078-4c3d-8f67-8032a4dbba80/hypnotherapy.jpg Hypnotherapy and Meditation - Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy can help you with a range of things…from relaxation and stress reduction to helping you overcome fears and phobias. If you’re nervous or afraid of swimming outdoors, a hypnotherapy session can help with this. It can also support you with health, fitness and sporting goals - including swimming ones! To book a session or to find out more, contact Nic: thewildswimmingwomen@gmail.com 07762 821153 https://thewildswimmingwomen.co.uk/swimmingkit daily 0.75 2021-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60294c0ba09a6e274c8952bf/27c502b8-ec43-43e6-93a4-7f7901441879/kit.JPG Swimming Kit - Swimming kit Some of the essentials (and not so essentials!) you’ll need for swimming outdoors are: A swimsuit / swim shorts / trunks A towel A tow float - some people wouldn’t consider this essential but for us it’s an absolute must for visibility - helping to make you a bit more visible to boats, jet skis and other swimmers and water users - and if you get one with a dry bag included, you can store your car keys and phone in it Neoprene socks - we would tend to wear these even in summer as they give your feet a bit of protection and in Winter are a must as your extremities get cold very quickly A changing robe - as the name suggests, these are great for getting changed under, as well as for helping you warm up quickly after your swim A swimming cap - for more serious swimmers, these help with aerodynamics but we use them for visibility in the water - a bright coloured one is ideal. A woolly hat - we have a hat in our swimming bag all year round. In summer, we wear them after a swim to help us heat up and in colder weather we also wear them during a swim! You lose heat quickly through your head so we consider hats essential A flask with a hot drink - another way to help you heat up quickly even in Summer A snack A wetsuit - some people swim all year round without one but we wouldn’t be without ours in Winter to help us enjoy the water for as long as possible Clean, dry, warm clothes - that are easy to put on after your swim…layers are best as is anything that requires minimal effort with cold hands! Warm socks and gloves - even in Summer these are in our swimming bags Changing mat - although not essential, a changing mat helps stop you getting muddy if you’re swimming in more remote areas and protects your feet and wetsuit…there are also many available that double as a bag.